Russian Investigation

What’s the truth about Trump and Russia? How can Americans get to the truth?

For most of us, news of the Russian hacking into the Democratic National Committee came in June, 2016 when the Washington Post first reported that Russian hackers had penetrated the DNC’s computers.

The possible connection between the Russians and the Trump Campaign was revealed over the months of June and July 2016, as more information surfaced linking key Trump campaign officials and Russian operatives.

Mother Jones Magazine provides a comprehensive timeline of the history of Donald Trump’s associations with Putin and Russia. The timeline also shows what we have learned about Trump campaign officials and advisors and their connections to Russian officials and oligarchs.

This timeline is updated as new information comes to light. Our ACTION ALERTS will reflect the latest information.

Mother Jones links to news outlets to tell their story. We urge you to stay informed using this valuable resource.

Click for information and links on the immediate news about Comey’s firing. This page will not be updated with further news as the consequences of his firing become more evident. Keep following the updates at Mother Jones for the latest.

May 17th Update: Robert Mueller appointed as special counsel.

The article below ends with the caution that the probe will likely take time and will not result in the public answers that people are waiting for. There won’t be a press conference or a report, however, Mueller is not only tasked with investigating. He is given authority to prosecute any federal crimes that the investigation uncovers. Stay tuned…

May 18th Update: A Discharge Petition has been filed to bring the Protecting Our Democracy Act to the House floor for a vote.

According to the bill summary at Congress.gov, the bill establishes in the legislative branch the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election to examine Russian interference in our elections.

One might ask if a commission is still needed, with a special counsel named that will work through the Justice Department to get to the bottom of the Russia/Trump interference in our elections.

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